Ethyl 4-aminobutyrate hydrochloride
Also known as: 4-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID ETHYL ESTER HYDROCHLORIDE, Butanoic acid, 4-amino-, ethyl ester, hydrochloride (1:1), ETHYL 4-AMINOBUTYRATE HYDROCHLORIDE, Ethyl 4-aminobutanoate hydrochloride (1:1), Ethyl 4-aobutyrate hydrochloride, Ethyl γ-aminobutyrate hydrochloride, γ-Abu-Oet.HCl, ethyl 4-aminobutanoate,hydrochloride, Gamma-aminobutyric acid ethyl ester hydrochloride
Ethyl 4-aminobutyrate hydrochloride (CAS 6937-16-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H14ClNO2 and a molecular weight of 167.634 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 89-91 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 182.1ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.973g/cm3 and a flash point of 54.5ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 6937-16-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-814770-4
- Molecular Formula
- C6H14ClNO2
- Molecular Weight
- 167.634 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 89-91 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 182.1ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.973g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 54.5ºC |
| Exact Mass | 167.071304 |
| PSA | 52.32000 |
| LogP | 1.79070 |
| Refractive Index | 1.434 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2922499990 |
|---|---|
| Summary | HS:2922499990 other amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethyl 4-aminobutyrate hydrochloride?
The CAS number of Ethyl 4-aminobutyrate hydrochloride is 6937-16-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 4-aminobutyrate hydrochloride?
Ethyl 4-aminobutyrate hydrochloride has molecular formula C6H14ClNO2 and molecular weight 167.634 g/mol.
Is Ethyl 4-aminobutyrate hydrochloride hazardous?
Ethyl 4-aminobutyrate hydrochloride has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl 4-aminobutyrate hydrochloride?
For Ethyl 4-aminobutyrate hydrochloride, Upstream Products: Ethanol, gamma-Aminobutyric acid; Downstream Products: Ethyl 4-isocyanatobutyrate, Boc-GABA-OH, Ethyl 4-isothiocyanatobutyrate.
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